- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Philippines
- Perth
- Manila
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Perth (Australia) and Manila (Philippines)
| Food | 159% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Perth (Australia) is 159% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | AU$21 (Php834) | Php293 | 184% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$8.50 (Php344) | Php143 | 140% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | AU$6.97 (Php282) | Php91 | 211% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.96 (Php79) | Php71 | 11% |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.72 (Php191) | Php67 | 187% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.88 (Php197) | Php54 | 266% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6.66 (Php269) | Php74 | 265% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.06 (Php164) | Php128 | 28% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.30 (Php174) | Php104 | 67% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | AU$4.93 (Php199) | Php42 | 376% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (Php849) | Php488 | 74% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.47 (Php140) | Php56 | 151% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.65 (Php107) | Php48 | 122% |
| Housing | 90% | ||
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 90% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | AU$2,511 (Php101,574) | Php47,941 | 112% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$174 (Php7,023) | Php6,393 | 10% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | AU$50 (Php2,019) | Php2,489 | 19% |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$564 (Php22,796) | Php39,300 | 42% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | AU$188 (Php7,590) | Php5,800 | 31% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8.12 (Php329) | Php110 | 200% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$26 (Php1,071) | Php109 | 885% |
| Clothes | 75% | ||
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 75% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | AU$111 (Php4,485) | Php2,418 | 85% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | AU$85 (Php3,456) | Php1,800 | 92% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | AU$129 (Php5,227) | Php4,000 | 31% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | AU$122 (Php4,937) | Php3,313 | 49% |
| Transportation | 123% | ||
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 123% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,143 (Php1,340,450) | Php1,164,290 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (Php59) | Php49 | 20% |
| monthly ticket public transport | AU$85 (Php3,438) | Php643 | 435% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (Php875) | Php140 | 525% |
| Personal Care | 209% | ||
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 209% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | AU$18.29 (Php740) | Php132 | 460% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7.89 (Php319) | Php143 | 123% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.43 (Php179) | Php81 | 120% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6.17 (Php249) | Php116 | 115% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.73 (Php151) | Php77 | 95% |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.94 (Php159) | Php83 | 92% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$24 (Php974) | Php247 | 295% |
| Entertainment | 170% | ||
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 170% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$57 (Php2,318) | Php792 | 193% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (Php1,398) | Php376 | 272% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$242 (Php9,769) | Php2,891 | 238% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | AU$140 (Php5,662) | Php2,050 | 176% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16.63 (Php672) | Php198 | 239% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.44 (Php180) | Php123 | 45% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | AU$8.84 (Php358) | Php61 | 490% |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$168 (Php6,795) | Php7,854 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.73 (Php30) | Php6.70 | 342% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | AU$83 (Php3,351) | Php2,364 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | AU$19.25 (Php779) | Php47 | 1547% |
| TOTAL | 124% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,193 prices entered by 491 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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